Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 25, 2024

Innovative Leadership in Circular Economy Initiatives: Paving the Way for Sustainability In an era where sustainability is not just a goal but a necessity, the concept of a circular economy has emerged as a beacon of hope. Conclusion Innovative leadership in circular economy initiatives represents a crucial step towards sustainability.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Universality of Leadership: Challenging Industry-Specific Biases In the modern business landscape, we often hear the argument that leaders should be hired from within the same industry to be effective. Here, we make a case for the top five universal leadership skills, which are, arguably, more critical than industry-specific experience.

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Tullio Siragusa

JULY 18, 2022

Engineering the Future from Astronomy to Augmented Reality. Tech Backstage interviewed Jason Lozo to learn more about his journey from being an astronomer to an optomechanical engineer at Microsoft HoloLens. in Mechanical Engineering, then accepting a Research position at the University. Optomechanical Engineering.

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Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Role of Mindfulness and Well-being in Enhancing Leadership and Productivity In an era where the velocity of change is unprecedented, leadership demands more than just strategic acumen and technical prowess. These practices, deeply interwoven, offer a pathway to enhanced leadership effectiveness and organizational productivity.

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Tullio Siragusa

JULY 24, 2023

The Detriments of a Command-and-Control Culture and the Power of Design Thinking In the competitive landscape of modern business, the approach we take to leadership can make or break an organization. One famous case is the dismissal of the digital camera concept by an engineer in the 1970s.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 4, 2024

The Symbiotic Path of Leadership and Humanity: A Journey of Vulnerability, Service, Gratitude, and Integrity In our relentless pursuit of leadership excellence and personal growth, we often find ourselves at the crossroads of humanity and leadership, where the essence of being a better human intertwines with the qualities of being a better leader.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Power of Resilience in Leadership: Building Mental Toughness for Challenging Times In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, global interconnectedness, and unforeseen challenges, the ability to adapt and persevere through adversity has become a hallmark of effective leadership.

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Tullio Siragusa

JUNE 26, 2023

Redefining Leadership: The Transformative Impact of Artificial Intelligence In an increasingly digital world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable part of our daily lives. From healthcare to e-commerce, and now to leadership, AI’s influence is reshaping the way we function.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Blending Metrics and Empathy with Design Thinking: The New Paradigm in Leadership The contemporary leadership environment requires a meticulous balance between quantitative evaluations and genuine human connection. With Design Thinking as the tool, a new paradigm is set to emerge, merging metrics-driven and empathy-driven leadership.

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Planview

MARCH 18, 2022

For this month’s blog spotlight , we are going to travel to Bangalore and follow Geetika to spend a day in the life of a Software Development Engineer Test manager. Here is what Geetika had to say: Explain your role as a Software Development Engineer Test Manager and a few of your responsibilities.

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Tullio Siragusa

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Exploring High-Growth Opportunities in Software Engineering The software industry is a mature and vast market with a high demand for software engineers. Let’s explore high-growth opportunities in software engineering, from AI, Cloud Computing to Internet of Things (IoT), and Cybersecurity.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 8, 2022

Turning Reverse Engineering of Business Goals into Strategies. A lot of learning can come from reverse-engineering many things. Tech Backstage interviewed Jason Jepson to learn more about reverse engineering. Reverse-Engineering. Reverse-engineering means dismantling an item to check its functioning system.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Empowering Your Leadership with Emotional Intelligence: Tips for Success As leaders, it’s not just about what we know, but also about how we interact with others and manage our own emotions. Active listening is a vital aspect of emotional intelligence and a key component of effective leadership. Blog Subscrition Here Email*

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Innov8rs

OCTOBER 21, 2022

At our recent Innov8rs Learning Lab on Innovation Strategy, Leadership, Governance & Portfolio Management, Tendayi Viki (Associate Partner at Strategyzer) shared the three pillars companies need to implement to bridge this gap and drive real innovation. The questions to ask about culture are: a. Leadership support really matters.

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Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 30, 2023

Magnetize Your Team: How CEOs Can Attract the Right Leadership by Being the Right Leader It’s been often said that a CEO’s success depends on hiring the right team, but this blog isn’t about that. A great leader understands the needs and motivations of their team members and can create a culture of accountability and engagement.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The Nuanced Art of Leadership: When to Step in and When to Guide When it comes to team dynamics and organizational behavior, leadership remains a constant beacon guiding the ship. Leadership isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Understanding the Leadership Balance Stepping into a leadership role is akin to becoming a gardener.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Building a Collaborative Culture Creating a culture that values and promotes collaboration is essential for any organization that aims to innovate and perform at high levels. This culture provides the foundation for team synergy, where the collective effort exceeds the sum of individual contributions.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 9, 2023

However, over-engineering can make simple processes tedious. Nurture a culture of healthy questioning, risk-taking and continuous learning. Test products extensively before launch, collect first-hand customer feedback, brainstorm with engineers — don’t lose touch with the details. Resist the temptation to emulate the giants.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 30, 2023

We need to navigate a very different terrain that requires a deeper investment in skill development in a culture of continual learning. Building the engine principles to achieve this is my 3rd point of offering. Promote a Culture of Continual Learning: It’s not just individual skills that matter. My 4th contribution point.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

Introduction to High Performing Teams High-performing teams are the engines of innovation and success in any organization. Learn more about the synergy of these concepts in our comprehensive guide on high performance leadership teams through psychological safety & experiential intelligence.

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MSSBTI

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

How would you adjust to transferring from a self contained organization with a command and control leadership style to one with a distributed leadership style? This is exactly what happened to me when I reported to be the Chief Engineer onboard the USS Santa Fe, a fast-attack, nuclear submarine based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

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IdeaScale

MAY 28, 2019

An innovation strategy is a key business asset, and innovation leadership is no longer nice to have, but necessary. Innovation leadership can make the difference between an innovation strategy that actually produces results and one that languishes on paper. Innovation Engineer. Innovation Strategist.

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Tullio Siragusa

JUNE 12, 2023

Elevating Executive Engagement by Embracing Empowerment and Emotional Intelligence In the business world, stepping into a new leadership role often presents a labyrinth of challenges. Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to identify, understand, and manage emotions — both one’s own and others.

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Idea to Value

JANUARY 4, 2022

We had a target to hit, and I was responsible for producing the reporting for the rest of the leadership team (of which he was one), but as time went on it became clearer and clearer that it would be impossible to hit the target, which would have an impact on the overall team budget. Volkswagen.

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Innovation Excellence

JUNE 15, 2020

Innovation culture has long been one of the most challenging, and oft-discussed, topics in our conversations with business and innovation leaders. What is an innovation culture? The question we need start with is to actually define what an innovation culture is. Why is an innovative culture so important?

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Innovation Excellence

JANUARY 20, 2017

The captain may be in the bridge, but is the engine room operating on all cylinders? Last week I wrote about the importance of leadership and change. Nothing happens until the top leadership says so. But when.

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Kainexus

MAY 12, 2020

Leaders that we speak with get very excited about the idea of creating an improvement engine within their organizations. We’ve found that leaders who struggle to create a culture that thrives on improvement make one or more of ten common mistakes. Who doesn’t want a team of players always looking to edge closer to perfection?

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 15, 2024

To avoid the pitfalls of a static strategy and ensure your business is future-proof, it’s essential to foster a culture of agility and strategic foresight. Fostering Innovation from Within Innovation shouldn’t be outsourced; it should be an internal engine driving your business forward.

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Destination Innovation

JANUARY 16, 2019

Issues with the O-Rings were known to the engineers who worked on the boosters. On the night before the launch, engineers at the contractor expressed concerns about O-ring failure in cold weather and recommended delaying the launch. She believes that the answer lies in creating a corporate culture of ‘psychological safety.’

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CMOE

JANUARY 28, 2020

L&D professionals provide some key strategies that illustrate how the journey to fostering a culture of innovation throughout your organization can start in the training room. Max Maccarone is a content editor for the higher-education portal educations.com and professional-development search engine findcourses.com.

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Tullio Siragusa

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It encourages an environment where no stone is left unturned, considering everything from employee morale and corporate culture to market trends and regulatory impacts. This approach not only streamlines communication but also fosters a collaborative culture that underpins continuous innovation.

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Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 15, 2024

These elements, once peripheral, have now taken center stage, redefining the essence of effective leadership and organizational success. The Heart of Leadership Gone are the days of rigid hierarchies and detached management. The modern leader is a beacon of empathy, guiding their team with understanding and compassion.

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Stephen Shapiro

AUGUST 21, 2018

If you then layer in leadership and cultural issues, you will see why it is so difficult to get the right people in the right roles. When I polled the leadership, it became clear to me that what they valued above all was a data-driven approach to business. So, knowing what your culture or personality is can be quite helpful.

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eZassi

MARCH 15, 2022

It’s up to its leadership to capitalize on the company’s biggest asset- their employees’ collective ideation, unbridled creativity, and innovative ecosystem endurance. Workflow Engine to Automate Tasks & Notifications. Not to innovate is the single largest reason for the decline of existing organizations. Private and Public Groups.

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Tullio Siragusa

JULY 31, 2023

The organizational challenges are nuanced, involving careful adjustments in leadership dynamics, and confronting potential concerns of underutilization of a seasoned executive’s abilities. Repositioning a Leader: Adjusting the structure and dynamics of the leadership team can be a complicated process.

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Idea to Value

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

00:02:30 – How Satya Nadella joining as Microsoft’s CEO completely changed the company culture in the past 5 years. 00:04:15 – Why having someone from engineering and product development leading the company changed their outlook towards solving new problems. 00:13:15 – What it took for culture to change.

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Innovation 360 Group

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Innovations that survive are most often those that are supported by an organizational culture that plans innovation strategically and maintains a portfolio of ideas that function well in relation to each other. Culture is the key to any successful organization but by itself is not enough to stay on top in a hyper-competitive world.

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